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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

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Russia’s economy is down but not out

The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.

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Russia’s economy is down but not out

The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.

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US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait.

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How China made electric vehicles mainstream

The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.

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How China made electric vehicles mainstream

The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.

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Cheaper energy part of 10-year plan for industry

Plans to cut energy bills by up to 25% for more than 7,000 UK businesses is announced alongside other plans to boost growth.

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FedEx founder and former boss Fred Smith dies aged 80

The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand.

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FedEx founder and former boss Fred Smith dies aged 80

The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand.

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